Press Kit

 
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Welcome to Isle Royale National Park.

NPS

Isle Royale National Park preserves and protects the natural, cultural, and wilderness resources of a Lake Superior freshwater archipelago. The park provides outstanding recreational, research, and educational opportunities.

The photo and information links below may be used by media outlets and the general public.

 
A moose in brush.
Moose continue to fascinate visitors today.

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General Park Information

 

Wolf Relocation Photos

 
 
A pile of moose bones lay in dirt.

Predator-Prey Relationships

Wolves, moose, and beavers play important roles in Isle Royale's ecosystem.

A gray wolf sits in a crate while being relocated to Isle Royale.

Why Relocate Wolves?

Wolves have been a part of the island's wilderness for decades, so why relocate?

A wolf in a crate with the door open to be relocated to Isle Royale National Park.

Wolf Relocation

Nineteen wolves were relocated to Isle Royale from the Great Lakes Region.

View of the Quincy Smelter from the Ranger III across the icy spring water of the Keweenaw Waterway.

Park Partners

Many partners help preserve, protect, and share Isle Royale National Park

Wolf leaves crate after relocation to Isle Royale via helicopter. Two pilots stand back and watch.

Partners of Wolf Relocation Project

The wolf relocation project was accomplished with support from federal, state, and private partnering organizations.

A wolf howls on the snow-covered Lake Superior shoreline

Wolf Reports

Read about the ongoing efforts to augment the wolf population of Isle Royale.

 

Wolves in the News

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    Last updated: March 29, 2024

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    Contact Info

    Mailing Address:

    800 East Lakeshore Drive
    Houghton, MI 49931

    Phone:

    906 482-0984

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